How to create barrier meshes for a shape optimization

Reza Karshenas
Reza Karshenas Altair Community Member
edited December 2023 in Community Q&A

Hello everyone, 
I need to create barrier meshes for a shape optimization. I know that this element is type BMFACE, but I don't know how to create it. It should be in 2D modull. right? can someone help me. Thanks for your help.
Kind regards.
Reza

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  • AnılBurak
    AnılBurak Altair Community Member
    edited December 2023 Answer ✓

    Hello Reza,

    Yes it should be 2D mesh and If you need a barrier mesh be sure that the included elements of this component have the element type BMFACE assigned.

    >> 2D > element types > 2D & 3D > tria3 quad4 = BMFACE  select the appropriate elements > update



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    Best Regards,
    Anıl

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  • AnılBurak
    AnılBurak Altair Community Member
    edited December 2023 Answer ✓

    Hello Reza,

    Yes it should be 2D mesh and If you need a barrier mesh be sure that the included elements of this component have the element type BMFACE assigned.

    >> 2D > element types > 2D & 3D > tria3 quad4 = BMFACE  select the appropriate elements > update



    image

    Best Regards,
    Anıl